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Will some Leinster players be switching to Sevens for the 2024 Olympics?
Dylan Coetzee 19 Nov 2023

Will some Leinster players be switching to Sevens for the 2024 Olympics?

Leinster boss Leo Cullen admits the club will “try and facilitate” players who wish to make the switch to Sevens with the 2024 Olympics on the horizon.

Leinster
Five Rugby World Cup winners who rocked the Sevens circuit
Dylan Coetzee 17 Nov 2023

Five Rugby World Cup winners who rocked the Sevens circuit

Planet Rugby takes a look at notable Rugby World Cup winners who have represented their country in both forms of the game.

World Rugby Sevens Series
Michael Hooper confirms Sevens switch in push for 2024 Olympic glory
Dylan Coetzee 16 Nov 2023

Michael Hooper confirms Sevens switch in push for 2024 Olympic glory

Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has signed for Australia Sevens as he looks to fulfil his Olympic dream ahead of Paris 2024.

Australia
‘I strongly disagree’ – Australia Sevens coach slams Eddie Jones’ comments on Michael Hooper
Dylan Coetzee 16 Nov 2023

‘I strongly disagree’ – Australia Sevens coach slams Eddie Jones’ comments on Michael Hooper

Australia Men’s Sevens coach John Manenti says he does not agree with comments made by former Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones about Michael Hooper.

Australia
Three France stars set to join Antoine Dupont at the Paris Olympics – report
Colin Newboult 13 Nov 2023

Three France stars set to join Antoine Dupont at the Paris Olympics – report

France’s sevens team for the Paris Olympics in 2024 could be packed with internationals XVs players, including superstar Antoine Dupont.

France
Michael Hooper targets the Olympics after being axed by Eddie Jones
Colin Newboult 14 Oct 2023

Michael Hooper targets the Olympics after being axed by Eddie Jones

Michael Hooper is attempting to prove himself in Sevens in an attempt to force his way into the Australia squad for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Australia
‘SVNS’ – World Rugby launch revamped 7s Series hosted in eight cities
Jared Wright 18 Jul 2023

‘SVNS’ – World Rugby launch revamped 7s Series hosted in eight cities

World Rugby has launched the new, revamped and rebranded rugby sevens global tournament.

World Rugby Sevens Series
Toulouse could be without Antoine Dupont for the entirety of next season
Jared Wright 23 Jun 2023

Toulouse could be without Antoine Dupont for the entirety of next season

Toulouse are willing to go the entire 2023/24 season without the services of scrum-half Antoine Dupont, who looks set to represent France at the Olympics.

France
Wallabies great Michael Hooper opens up on his future after the Rugby World Cup
Dylan Coetzee 30 May 2023

Wallabies great Michael Hooper opens up on his future after the Rugby World Cup

Wallabies great Michael Hooper is unsure what his future holds as he considers all possibilities after the Rugby World Cup.

Australia
Hurricanes announce All Blacks Sevens boss Clark Laidlaw as new head coach
Dylan Coetzee 30 May 2023

Hurricanes announce All Blacks Sevens boss Clark Laidlaw as new head coach

All Blacks Sevens coach Clark Laidlaw will take over the head coach role at the Hurricanes after the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Hurricanes
WATCH: Argentina and New Zealand stars light up the Hong Kong Sevens with FANTASTIC football skills
Jared Wright 31 Mar 2023

WATCH: Argentina and New Zealand stars light up the Hong Kong Sevens with FANTASTIC football skills

Akuila Rokolisoa and Marcos Moneta flaunt their footballing prowess for New Zealand and Argentina on day one of the Hong Kong Sevens.

World Rugby Sevens Series
WATCH: Aussie scrum DEMOLISHES Ireland at Hong Kong Sevens
Jared Wright 31 Mar 2023

WATCH: Aussie scrum DEMOLISHES Ireland at Hong Kong Sevens

Check out this brilliant scrum from the Women's Aussie Sevens team.

World Rugby Sevens Series
Who’s hot and who’s not: Northampton Saints claim derby spoils, fringe Springboks star and governing bodies in a mess
Jared Wright 30 Jan 2023

Who’s hot and who’s not: Northampton Saints claim derby spoils, fringe Springboks star and governing bodies in a mess

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Who's hot and who's not
WATCH: Sevens stars superbly exploit loopholes in rugby’s laws in Sydney
Jared Wright 29 Jan 2023

WATCH: Sevens stars superbly exploit loopholes in rugby’s laws in Sydney

Two players exploited holes in rugby's law book this weekend.

World Rugby Sevens Series
WATCH: Carlos Spencer’s son, Payton, shows his class with try on debut for New Zealand Sevens
Adam Kyriacou 27 Jan 2023

WATCH: Carlos Spencer’s son, Payton, shows his class with try on debut for New Zealand Sevens

Payton Spencer, the son of legendary All Blacks fly-half Carlos, scored on his World Rugby Sevens Series debut for New Zealand on Friday.

New Zealand
Branco du Preez: Blitzboks star calls time on international Sevens career
David Skippers 16 Dec 2022

Branco du Preez: Blitzboks star calls time on international Sevens career

Experienced Springbok Sevens player Branco du Preez has announced his retirement from international Sevens rugby with immediate effect.

South Africa
Cecil Afrika: South Africa Sevens legend turns focus to coaching after glittering playing career
David Skippers 13 Dec 2022

Cecil Afrika: South Africa Sevens legend turns focus to coaching after glittering playing career

South Africa Sevens legend Cecil Afrika is happy to plough back into the shortened version of the game as a coach, after a glittering career as a player.

South Africa
Cape Town Sevens: Blitzboks determined to win on home soil says Philip Snyman
David Skippers 07 Dec 2022

Cape Town Sevens: Blitzboks determined to win on home soil says Philip Snyman

After last experiencing a win on home soil in 2015, Philip Snyman said the Blitzboks are determined to win the Cape Town Sevens this weekend.

South Africa
Who’s hot and who’s not: Munster and Leinster comebacks, Super Rugby Pacific deal boost, injury blows and Welsh regions’ sobering weekend
Planet Rugby 05 Dec 2022

Who’s hot and who’s not: Munster and Leinster comebacks, Super Rugby Pacific deal boost, injury blows and Welsh regions’ sobering weekend

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Who's hot and who's not
Sunday Social: Dubai Sevens, beautiful tries and heart-warming moments
Dylan Coetzee 04 Dec 2022

Sunday Social: Dubai Sevens, beautiful tries and heart-warming moments

It is our round-up of social media posts in rugby union this week.

United Rugby Championship
Who’s hot and who’s not: Ellis Genge and World Cup Sevens winners shine, bad week for Worcester Warriors and Elton Jantjies
Adam Kyriacou 12 Sep 2022

Who’s hot and who’s not: Ellis Genge and World Cup Sevens winners shine, bad week for Worcester Warriors and Elton Jantjies

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Who's hot and who's not
Rugby World Cup Sevens: Fiji and Australia claim gold in Cape Town
Dylan Coetzee 12 Sep 2022

Rugby World Cup Sevens: Fiji and Australia claim gold in Cape Town

Fiji and Australia took home the spoils after winning the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively.

Australia
Willie Los’e: Popular rugby commentator passes away in Cape Town ahead of Rugby World Cup Sevens
Dylan Coetzee 08 Sep 2022

Willie Los’e: Popular rugby commentator passes away in Cape Town ahead of Rugby World Cup Sevens

Former Tongan international and Sky Sport commentator Willie Los'e tragically died in Cape Town overnight, his family have confirmed.

Tonga
Rugby World Cup Sevens: Cecil Afrika a shock inclusion in Blitzboks squad
David Skippers 02 Sep 2022

Rugby World Cup Sevens: Cecil Afrika a shock inclusion in Blitzboks squad

Cecil Afrika is a shock inclusion in South Africa's squad for the Rugby World Cup Sevens, which will be held in Cape Town in September.

South Africa
World Rugby Sevens: Australia claim series title after third place finish in Los Angeles
Colin Newboult 29 Aug 2022

World Rugby Sevens: Australia claim series title after third place finish in Los Angeles

Australia head coach John Manenti was utterly delighted after they won the 2021/22 World Rugby Sevens Series title in Los Angeles on Sunday.

World Rugby Sevens Series
Opinion: Springboks must follow Blitzboks’ lead as All Blacks showdowns await in Rugby Championship
Jon Cardinelli 01 Aug 2022

Opinion: Springboks must follow Blitzboks’ lead as All Blacks showdowns await in Rugby Championship

South African writer Jon Cardinelli believes the Springboks must follow the Blitzboks' lead as they prepare to face New Zealand in two games.

South Africa
Who’s hot and who’s not: Jake Polledri’s return, Blitzboks’ Commonwealth Games win and George Ford’s injury
Colin Newboult 01 Aug 2022

Who’s hot and who’s not: Jake Polledri’s return, Blitzboks’ Commonwealth Games win and George Ford’s injury

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Who's hot and who's not
South Africa: Blitzboks crowned Commonwealth Games Sevens champions
David Skippers 31 Jul 2022

South Africa: Blitzboks crowned Commonwealth Games Sevens champions

South Africa were crowned Men's Sevens champions at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games after beating Fiji in Sunday's final in Coventry.

South Africa
Sunday Social: Dance moves, a stirring anthem and a new senator sworn in
David Skippers 31 Jul 2022

Sunday Social: Dance moves, a stirring anthem and a new senator sworn in

It's our round-up of this week's best social media posts in rugby union.

Australia
World Rugby Sevens: Hong Kong tournament to return after three-year absence
Colin Newboult 30 Jul 2022

World Rugby Sevens: Hong Kong tournament to return after three-year absence

The World Rugby Sevens Series has been given a boost after its crown jewel, the Hong Kong tournament, was given the green light to return.

World Rugby Sevens Series
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Editor's Picks

Split with Blues star Hoskins Sotutu, Chief Cortez Ratima and Hurricane Ruben Love.

Razor watch: Seven All Blacks hopefuls pushing for selection, including a matured back-row and the new Christian Cullen

24 Apr 2024
Major League Rugby star kicks for goal (Photo credit: Davey Wilson).

Major League Rugby: Five things we learnt including a statement win and impossible predictions

24 Apr 2024
Leinster are flying high in terms of personnel while Newcastle Falcons struggle.

Loose Pass: Leinster becoming a ‘runaway monster’, rotation problems and Newcastle Falcons concern

23 Apr 2024
Nick Easter selects his Premiership Team of the Week.

Premiership Team of the Week: Nick Easter rewards West Country form as ‘close call’ made at fly-half

22 Apr 2024
Major League Rugby logo, Wasps logo and former Wasps and Scotland player Kenny Logan.

Exclusive: The US is an option for Wasps’ revival, Kenny Logan reveals

22 Apr 2024

Test Rugby

All Blacks number eight Ardie Savea alongside Wales legend Dan Biggar.

Ardie Savea a rugby great? Dan Biggar discusses All Blacks number eight’s legacy as debate raised after World Cup defeat

25 Apr 2024
Split with Springboks Evan Roos and Siya Kolisi

Former Springboks captain backs SHOCK candidate to replace Siya Kolisi

25 Apr 2024
Wallabies taking on the All Blacks in the Bledisloe Cup, alongside Rugby Australia chairman Daniel Herbert.

Rugby Australia proposes radical idea for All Blacks Test as chairman slams rugby’s ‘half-pregnant’ approach

25 Apr 2024
Ruan Pienaar of the Cheetahs during the Currie Cup Rugby match Toyota Cheetahs v Vodacom Bulls at Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein on 17 June 2023.

Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks scrum-half lands first coaching job

25 Apr 2024
All Blacks star TJ Perenara looks on during a Test match.

TJ Perenara ‘driven’ by All Blacks recall as Scott Robertson’s scrum-half options reduce

25 Apr 2024

Champions Cup

Former Ireland centre Gordon D'Arcy and Leinster midfielder Garry Ringrose.

Ireland legend: ‘Nothing to suggest’ Garry Ringrose should start over Leinster’s ‘Rolls Royce’ youngster

25 Apr 2024
Irish referee Andrew Brace, who takes charge of a Champions Cup semi-final.

Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-final match officials revealed

24 Apr 2024
General view of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium which hosts the 2024 Champions Cup final.

EPCR issues response after Champions Cup final jeopardised by FA Cup kick-off clash

23 Apr 2024
Champions Cup and FA Cup final fixture clash on Saturday, May 25.

‘Utterly shambolic’ – Possible chaos looming as Champions Cup and FA Cup finals set to clash

23 Apr 2024
Champions Cup Rugby, Bristol Bears versus Vodacom Bulls; Jake White Head of Rugby for Vodacom Bulls before kick off .

Bulls escape sanction for Champions Cup controversy as Jake White’s EPCR revelation confirmed – report

22 Apr 2024

Facts & Stats

Aphelele Fassi on the charge for the Sharks.

Springbok outcast dominates top stats in United Rugby Championship despite Sharks struggles

22 Apr 2024
Split Crusaders Dan Carter, Codie Taylor and Sevu Reece.

Sevu Reece leads OUTRAGEOUS list of all-time Crusaders try scorers

20 Apr 2024
Split with Bryan Habana, Ma'a Nonu and TJ Perenara.

Super Rugby: Two All Blacks lead legendary list of all-time try scorers

19 Apr 2024
Split with Damian de Allende and Franco Mostert.

Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks continue to dominate the stats in Japan

11 Apr 2024
Rugby World Cup winning captains Richie McCaw (All Blacks) and Siya Kolisi (Springboks).

Quiz: Can you name all 44 two-time Rugby World Cup winners?

10 Apr 2024

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